RWE Clean Energy secured conditional approval for a solar installation in Swatara Township but must either challenge Bethel Township’s rejection or modify plans that currently span both municipalities.
News
Posted inNews
Bethel Township officials question new transmission substation construction
Bethel Township officials investigate legality of new substation that they believe circumvents their permitting process.
Posted inNews
North Cornwall Township supervisors begin review of budget for 2026
The North Cornwall Township Board of Supervisors began to review the drafted 2026 budget at its meeting Tuesday.
Posted inNews
Jackson Township imposes 10-ton weight limit on S. Ramona Rd. bridge
The township is still waiting for the final report but was advised to impose a 10-ton weight limit in the meantime due to one of the bridge’s wing walls bowing.
Posted inNews
Plans move forward for cold storage, tray pack poultry facilities in Fredericksburg
A land development plan for two Bell & Evans’ plants was presented at the Aug. 16 meeting of the Bethel Township Planning Commission.
Posted inNews
PennDOT District 8 tells local planners: No new projects until next transport bill
PennDOT District 8 plans to focus on projects approved in the county’s current Transportation Improvement Project rather than taking on any new ones in the immediate future.
Posted inNews
North Lebanon Township approves feral cat feeding for registered TNR programs
The North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to amend its code of ordinances to allow for the feeding of feral cats as part of a registered trap neuter release (TNR) program at its monthly meeting Monday.
Posted inNews
North Londonderry reviews invitation to collab with regional police department
North Londonderry Township officials are weighing an invitation to join the Western Lebanon County Regional Police Department.
Posted inNews
Bill aims to aid local clubs by increasing prize limits on small games of chance
State Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) has introduced legislation that would raise the prize limit for small games of chance in Pennsylvania.
Posted inNews
Swatara Township requests waivers for N. Lancaster St. bridge weight limit
The bridge has a weight limit of 18 tons and 33 tons for combinations, and the township hopes to get waivers for fire company and township vehicles to help with quick response time in emergencies and treating snow and ice.
Posted inNews
South Annville Township extends contract with Kreider Paving for one year
At the Sept. 10 meeting, supervisors also accepted a box card change, were updated on the Annville Free Library, and heard from residents.
Posted inNews
Union Township supervisors adopt updated stormwater ordinance
Union Township’s last stormwater management ordinance was adopted in 2010, and township staff recommended it be updated to better align with current guidelines.
Posted inNews
A pivotal moment for free and independent journalism in PA
Free and fearless reporting is a bedrock of a free society, and it needs your support now.
Posted inNews
Millcreek Township to pursue Quality of Life ordinance for adoption in December
At its monthly meeting Wednesday, the Millcreek Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to direct its solicitor to begin drafting a Quality of Life ordinance, with adoption estimated to take place in December.
Posted inNews
Resurfacing work scheduled this week on two stretches of Route 422 in Lebanon
PennDOT announced Thursday that a PennDOT maintenance crew is scheduled to resurface two sections of Route 422 in Lebanon County this week.
